RM Williams Boots - Everything You Wanted to Know

DrPat · Sep 29, 2009

Originally Posted by @matthew

I am thinking of buying the Comfort Craftsman. I went in to an RM Williams store and got fitted, they felt great on my feet. However I have a few questions. How do you think these would be on a 6 week Europe (winter) trip acting as my main shoes? As I need something comfortable and also that looks good. Also would these be good for walking all day?

This has probably been answered in this thread somewhere, however I don't have the time to read 150 pages. What colour, the chestnut or black? I'd be wearing them mostly with jeans and (if they look OK) suits.

Thanks for your help.

The flat heel provides absolutely no traction in the snow and the front isn't much better since the rubber has very small bumps. Think about that if you are going to be in a snowy environment. They do not slip in the rain or on polished floors (like leather soles would).

Ziss · Sep 29, 2009

Originally Posted by DrPat

The flat heel provides absolutely no traction in the snow and the front isn't much better since the rubber has very small bumps. Think about that if you are going to be in a snowy environment. They do not slip in the rain or on polished floors (like leather soles would).

The Lachlan, with the treaded rubber sole, may be a better choice if you'll be walking on snow or ice. I also believe you can get the comfort craftsman with that sole if you order MTO.

If you're just visiting cities in Europe, the CC would be fine.

amce · Sep 30, 2009

Originally Posted by @matthew

How do you think these would be on a 6 week Europe (winter) trip acting as my main shoes? As I need something comfortable and also that looks good. Also would these be good for walking all day?
The CC will be perfect. I live in Southern Sweden and I wear my CC's every day all year round unless there's a blizzard outside (a rare thing these days)in which case I wear my Meindl Island Pro hiking boots with a Vibram sole. Cheers

Tck13 · Oct 4, 2009

Uh oh. I just went to order a couple of pairs from bootsonline and it doesn't look like they carry 11 F's. (My American shoe size is 12 but I wear 11 F in Craftsmans...)

I emailed them to see if they'll be able to send them but I doubt it. Any other ways of getting them from Austrailia?

Ziss · Oct 4, 2009

Originally Posted by Tck13

Uh oh. I just went to order a couple of pairs from bootsonline and it doesn't look like they carry 11 F's. (My American shoe size is 12 but I wear 11 F in Craftsmans...)

I emailed them to see if they'll be able to send them but I doubt it. Any other ways of getting them from Austrailia?

They can make F widths for you - it takes 3-4 weeks longer.

amce · Oct 4, 2009

Originally Posted by Tck13

Uh oh. I just went to order a couple of pairs from bootsonline and it doesn't look like they carry 11 F's. (My American shoe size is 12 but I wear 11 F in Craftsmans...)

I emailed them to see if they'll be able to send them but I doubt it. Any other ways of getting them from Austrailia?

You can get virtually any combination you want if you go MTO. Download RMW's catalogue from their website and check out the boot section.

Cheers

Odd I/O · Oct 4, 2009

What leather is the mock croc in? Is it yearling?

Beast Mode · Oct 5, 2009

I did not pick up boot trees from RM Williams when ordering my boots. I have read that the trees are made by Rochester Shoe Tree co. but they have many modelsof trees. Which one is for CC boots? Would Cedarville Store have a better fitting tree? If so, which model?

amce · Oct 5, 2009

Originally Posted by Beast Mode

I did not pick up boot trees from RM Williams when ordering my boots. I have read that the trees are made by Rochester Shoe Tree co. but they have many modelsof trees. Which one is for CC boots?

Your answer is just a click away:

http://www.onecedarlane.com/detail.p...&catid=3&sort=

Cheers

rammie · Oct 6, 2009

Ok so I ordered a pair of Wentworths in chestnut Friday last week from Aussie Bush Hats. They had the best price (250 AUD for the shoes and 35 AUD for express shipping) so at the time it was a no brainer but after reading more carefully now all their shoes are regarded as made to order so my pair will take about 6-8 weeks to make and on top of that shipping to sweden.

In the meantime, here are some pics of my suede Craftsman:

Beast Mode · Oct 6, 2009

Recieved my kangaroo CC yesterday. Are they supposed to be that wrinkley? I will post pictures later on today.

mrbig · Oct 6, 2009

Has anyone got pictures of the Stockman boots being worn? Maybe with the block heel or in suede?

freakydog · Oct 6, 2009

Hello everyone. Im quite new to these type of boots and I've been looking for a pair for a while now. Mostly, I have been looking at the Comfort Turnout, Comfort Craftsman and Gardener. I live in sweden so they need to be able to withstand hard winter conditions, considering our winters here ( a lot of salt and so on). Which one of these would you recommend?

Would also be very helpfull if you could give your opinion on where to buy these online. Also, does anyone know if there is a difference in sizes between the Comfort Turnout and the normal Turnout?

Thanks in advance, Freakydog!

amce · Oct 6, 2009

I am a weak, despicable being without character and resolve. All these recent posts about about CC's and Blaxlands. Expounding the Blaxland as being less chunky than the CC, being more true to the leather in and outsole Craftsman. Is it true? Are they right? Gnawing away at me, disturbing my sleep.
Finally I succumbed. My children are unfed, the rent is unpaid but at this very moment a pair of Blaxlands are winging their way North from the Antipodes.

Cheers from a weak and depraved soul.

rammie · Oct 6, 2009

Originally Posted by amce

I am a weak, despicable being without character and resolve. All these recent posts about about CC's and Blaxlands. Expounding the Blaxland as being less chunky than the CC, being more true to the leather in and outsole Craftsman. Is it true? Are they right? Gnawing away at me, disturbing my sleep.
Finally I succumbed. My children are unfed, the rent is unpaid but at this very moment a pair of Blaxlands are winging their way North from the Antipodes.

Cheers from a weak and depraved soul.

Hahah, way to go!

I didn't want to risk anything so I just did it the easy way and ordered a pair on the b530 last which are supposed to have a more generous toe anyway.

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